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Joementum
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
787 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-23 05:46:03
July 23 2011 05:44 GMT
#1
Cops, lately, have been major dicks. I don't know what the hell I did to piss them off, but it certainly worked. I feel like they're targeting me directly -_-.

For the past 2 years, my car has had tinted windows. Nothing major. Just 20%. You can practically see through them, but not at night. It doesn't really matter if they can see through at night because I usually drive with my windows down. I prefer that over the A/C while driving.

In the past 2 weeks, I've gotten 3 fucking tickets for my tint. I know most of you are going to say stupid bullshit like "But it's illegal!" I know that. Quit your fucking preaching and shut the fuck up. Every single time I've gotten a ticket, I was driving with my windows down and when I got pulled over (for no reason mind you), I got asked to pull up the window a bit.

What the fuck difference does it make to the officer if I have tints or not in that situation? It's fucking pissing me off now. If my windows were up, I say it's fair game. I don't care. But when my windows are down, what the fuck? -_- Other than these stupid tickets, my driving record is clean... /sigh

There's one thing I don't understand though. Why is front tint illegal in most states, but those decals that trucks usually put on the back windshield not? At least, the officer can see through my tint. Those decals on the back are damn impossible to see through, but those are legal? Makes no sense IMO, but whatever.

And something funny I found while researching tint laws and stuff:

Anyone know what the IC Code is for window tint is? And did I miss the memo somewhere, because I've been hearing a few friends of mine talking about how much this is being enforced during the summer? We were talking about it at work the other day, if nothing else I was thinking it's one of those fun stopping charges when you want/need one for a vehicle. Personally sounds like a day shifts version of the "plate light violation", IMO.


LOL @ a cop admitting that tint stops are pretty much bullshit and "fun stopping charges."

*
A marine walks into a bar and asks, "Wheres the counter?"
mardi
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States1164 Posts
July 23 2011 05:47 GMT
#2
I believe here in Texas that if you receive proof that your car has the tint removed, the ticket will be dismissed. I just drive with sunglasses on, partly because i can't afford tint lol.
ClysmiC
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States2192 Posts
July 23 2011 05:53 GMT
#3
Pretty annoying that Cops do stupid crap like that just to fill their quota. I feel like if they wanted they could ticket anyone at almost anytime for some stupid violation that the driver would have no way of knowing it even existed.
tests
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States160 Posts
July 23 2011 06:04 GMT
#4
Thats a bummer man. I have a 335i Coupe with HEAVY tints (you can barely see through them during the day) and have not been pulled over for them yet. Hopefully I stay lucky!
Btw, how much does the ticket cost ?
Time is money my friend.
Joementum
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
787 Posts
July 23 2011 06:08 GMT
#5
On July 23 2011 15:04 tests wrote:
Thats a bummer man. I have a 335i Coupe with HEAVY tints (you can barely see through them during the day) and have not been pulled over for them yet. Hopefully I stay lucky!
Btw, how much does the ticket cost ?


Awesome car . I don't trust myself with that much power and couldn't afford it 2 years ago either . 325xi here.

Tint tickets vary by municipality here in NJ. They're usually $54 for the most part. I know some municipalities charge $75 or so.
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Glurkenspurk
Profile Joined November 2010
United States1915 Posts
July 23 2011 06:16 GMT
#6
I realize it's stupid. But it is the law, and you did break it. I don't see why you think you should be above it.
TylerThaCreator
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States906 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-23 06:20:37
July 23 2011 06:20 GMT
#7
Just don't tint the fucking window? There's a law, just follow it. It's for the general safety of everyone to NOT have tinted windows
aka SethN
LaSt)ChAnCe
Profile Blog Joined June 2005
United States2179 Posts
July 23 2011 06:22 GMT
#8
On July 23 2011 14:44 Joementum wrote:
Cops, lately, have been major dicks. I don't know what the hell I did to piss them off, but it certainly worked. I feel like they're targeting me directly -_-.

For the past 2 years, my car has had tinted windows. Nothing major. Just 20%. You can practically see through them, but not at night. It doesn't really matter if they can see through at night because I usually drive with my windows down. I prefer that over the A/C while driving.

In the past 2 weeks, I've gotten 3 fucking tickets for my tint. I know most of you are going to say stupid bullshit like "But it's illegal!" I know that. Quit your fucking preaching and shut the fuck up. Every single time I've gotten a ticket, I was driving with my windows down and when I got pulled over (for no reason mind you), I got asked to pull up the window a bit.

What the fuck difference does it make to the officer if I have tints or not in that situation? It's fucking pissing me off now. If my windows were up, I say it's fair game. I don't care. But when my windows are down, what the fuck? -_- Other than these stupid tickets, my driving record is clean... /sigh

There's one thing I don't understand though. Why is front tint illegal in most states, but those decals that trucks usually put on the back windshield not? At least, the officer can see through my tint. Those decals on the back are damn impossible to see through, but those are legal? Makes no sense IMO, but whatever.

And something funny I found while researching tint laws and stuff:

Show nested quote +
Anyone know what the IC Code is for window tint is? And did I miss the memo somewhere, because I've been hearing a few friends of mine talking about how much this is being enforced during the summer? We were talking about it at work the other day, if nothing else I was thinking it's one of those fun stopping charges when you want/need one for a vehicle. Personally sounds like a day shifts version of the "plate light violation", IMO.


LOL @ a cop admitting that tint stops are pretty much bullshit and "fun stopping charges."


you're still breaking the law, though in your situation i'd say "sorry sir, fuse is blown can't roll the window up"

also, the rear window can be completely blocked/nonexistent - it's optional, and not required to drive
Game
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
3191 Posts
July 23 2011 06:25 GMT
#9
@ Joementum

Your decision seems rash. Consider this legal advice that has saved me thousands of dollars. My attorney advised me every time I receive a tint ticket to go and buy a $3 tint remover from Wal-Mart or any department store and save the receipt. Present the receipt to the court and you will not have to pay the sanction.

Have fun driving.

Game
SC is like sex. You should play often, but never too hard. And you should only try hard when it matters.
vnlegend
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
United States1389 Posts
July 23 2011 09:13 GMT
#10
Cars with tinted windows are lame. Blocking my visibility all the time. Also the people who tint their lights, those are the gayest things I've ever seen!
Marines > everything
Cr4zyH0r5e
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Peru1308 Posts
July 23 2011 09:23 GMT
#11
AFAIK as long as the front window isn't tinted you should be fine. I had a Chrysler 300m with the back seat windows tinted and never got pulled over. Why not clear the front ones and ask for the tickets to be removed?
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MetalMarine
Profile Joined June 2007
United States1559 Posts
July 23 2011 09:33 GMT
#12
You're in their system ......
mizU
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States12125 Posts
July 23 2011 09:35 GMT
#13
Have you ever been waved by a driver with front tint?

It's impossible to see.
if happy ever afters did exist <3 @watamizu_
Golden Ghost
Profile Joined February 2003
Netherlands1041 Posts
July 23 2011 09:46 GMT
#14
I don't know the American law very well on this point but doesn't it also have something to do with the possibility to use the car for illegal activities as the police can't see inside it?

The fact that on the occasions you were stopped you had the windows down doesn't make a difference because there is still the possibility of having them up in other situations.

Also with heavily tinted windows when a cop stops you (for whatever reason) he can't see if you're pulling a gun on him or something. So if tinted windows were allowed those would always be used in robberies etc. and create a more dangerous work environment for the police.
Life is to give and take. You take a vacation and you give to the poor.
Game
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
3191 Posts
July 23 2011 09:50 GMT
#15
On July 23 2011 18:46 Golden Ghost wrote:
I don't know the American law very well on this point but doesn't it also have something to do with the possibility to use the car for illegal activities as the police can't see inside it?

The fact that on the occasions you were stopped you had the windows down doesn't make a difference because there is still the possibility of having them up in other situations.

Also with heavily tinted windows when a cop stops you (for whatever reason) he can't see if you're pulling a gun on him or something. So if tinted windows were allowed those would always be used in robberies etc. and create a more dangerous work environment for the police.


No worries the police have their guns drawn and ready to fire no matter if your windows are tinted or not in every city I've been stopped in. So while on paper your point is valid, in real life it is not.
SC is like sex. You should play often, but never too hard. And you should only try hard when it matters.
Skilledblob
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany3392 Posts
July 23 2011 10:09 GMT
#16
On July 23 2011 18:50 Game wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 23 2011 18:46 Golden Ghost wrote:
I don't know the American law very well on this point but doesn't it also have something to do with the possibility to use the car for illegal activities as the police can't see inside it?

The fact that on the occasions you were stopped you had the windows down doesn't make a difference because there is still the possibility of having them up in other situations.

Also with heavily tinted windows when a cop stops you (for whatever reason) he can't see if you're pulling a gun on him or something. So if tinted windows were allowed those would always be used in robberies etc. and create a more dangerous work environment for the police.


No worries the police have their guns drawn and ready to fire no matter if your windows are tinted or not in every city I've been stopped in. So while on paper your point is valid, in real life it is not.


i wouldnt compare USA use of guns to the rest of the world...

In germany you are allowed to tint your backrow windows as dark as you want, just the front row side windows and the front window are not allowed to be tinted as long as you dont drive a government car.
shavi
Profile Joined July 2010
United States127 Posts
July 23 2011 12:09 GMT
#17
On July 23 2011 18:33 MetalMarine wrote:
You're in their system ......


This. If you've been ticketed before for this issue, when you're pulled over and they see a history that you haven't addressed(windows still tinted), you're going to get ticketed everytime.
Erik.TheRed
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1655 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-23 13:38:10
July 23 2011 13:36 GMT
#18
I'm not sure how it works in other states, but I remember some of my high school friends getting tinted windows as some sort of prescription for sensitive eyes (this was in NJ). It might have been bullshit, but it's worth looking in to.
"See you space cowboy"
Zealotdriver
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States1557 Posts
July 23 2011 13:43 GMT
#19
Look up your state's tint laws and make your windows compliant. You may have to peel the front tint if it's not allowed.

Depending on the state, there may be different tint levels for different types of vehicles. Usually trucks, SUVs, vans, etc. are allowed unlimited rear window tint.
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Twoinches
Profile Joined April 2010
United States131 Posts
July 23 2011 16:28 GMT
#20
Yeah I am stumped. "yo everytime I break the law I get a ticket" yes that is how it works. and if your a repeat offender, cops can easily see you driving and know you have tint and are therefor breaking the law. thats why there targeting you, Because you are a easy ticket. its 100% your own fault.
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